Vengeance rides shotgun in this brutal 1968 Western where outlaws and avengers clash.
THE WICKED DIE SLOW
“The Kid,” a notorious gunfighter, and his Mexican sidekick Armadillo ride through the post-Civil War West looking for four Indians who raped the Kid’s girl friend.
When the tagline says 'the wicked die slow,' it means every word.
This isn’t your granddad’s Western—The Wicked Die Slow trades dusty morals for raw revenge, with a gunfighter and his sidekick cutting a bloody swath through outlaws. The film’s R rating isn’t just for show: sexual violence and graphic retribution fuel its grimy frontier justice.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Wicked Die Slow is a 1968 American Western film directed by William K. Hennigar about a gunfighter and his sidekick seeking brutal vengeance across the post-Civil War West.
- Director
- William K. Hennigar
- Writers
- Gary Allen, Jeff Kanew
- Release
- 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Western
Synopsis
Why Cult
The plot centers on a gunfighter and his sidekick avenging a vicious assault, making for a Western with a mean streak.
From rescuing victims to toppling a gang, the film delivers multiple tense confrontations with violent outlaws.
The action unfolds in a harsh post-Civil War landscape, amplifying the grit and lawlessness at every turn.
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Wicked Die Slow about? +
The Wicked Die Slow follows a notorious gunfighter and his Mexican sidekick as they seek vengeance for the rape of the Kid’s girlfriend, confronting outlaws and assailants across the post-Civil War West.
When was The Wicked Die Slow released? +
The Wicked Die Slow was released in 1968.
Who directed The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow was directed by William K. Hennigar.
How long is The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is The Wicked Die Slow? +
The Wicked Die Slow is a Western.